Notes from Shoreline Council meeting June 24, 2019

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline City Council 
Regular Meeting 
June 24, 2019
Notes by Pam Cross



Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00pm

Deputy Mayor McConnell was excused for personal business.

Mayor Hall proclaimed July 2019 as Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Month for the city of Shoreline. The proclamation was accepted by Erik Ertsgaard, a youth Board member.

Report of the City Manager, Debbie Tarry

Signs have been posted throughout Shoreline reminding citizens that fireworks are illegal. Call 911 to report.

June 29th and 30th is the Shoreline Arts Festival which will be held at Shoreline Community College this year. (16101 Greenwood). This free event includes visual arts, music, performances, crafts and food court.

Lunchtime Concerts begin July 9th. This annual event features family friendly entertainment every Tuesday, from July 9th through August 13th. Schedule and locations available online.

July 13th is the Cultural Heritage Festival from 5:30-9:30pm at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N. Live performances by people from a variety of backgrounds. Tickets are available at jhplegacy.org for this City sponsored event. $10 for students and $20 for adults.

Public Reminders
  • The next Council meeting is July 15th after Council recess.
  • July 11th, the Planning Commission will hold a special meeting and public hearing regarding the Shoreline Place Development Agreement. 

Council Reports

Councilmember Scully attended a meeting on the restructuring of the approach to homelessness throughout the County. They are now working through the many ideas, identifying those that will or may work, and those that won’t.

The federal Equal Access Rule says if you are receiving federal funds for operating your homeless shelter, you must admit anyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. A proposed new rule will take away the protection for gender identity. It is designed to prevent trans women from getting access to female shelters. The consequence is this will leave trans women with nowhere to go. He has asked staff to look into what the City can do to influence HUD to not implement this rule. Other members of the committee concur.

Councilmember Chang talked about changes to bus routes mentioned at the Regional Transit Committee meeting. In 2021 Sound Transit will be opening three new stations and, as was done around the UW, bus routes will be changed to deliver riders to the light rail stations instead of to downtown Seattle. Expect something similar to happen in Shoreline when our stations open in 2024.

Mayor Hall talked about the dedication of the Whale Trail sign at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.


Public Comment

Boni Biery spoke about parks and asked why Sound Transit mitigation money is not being used at Hillwood Park’s wetland.

Julien Loh, Public Affairs Manager for Puget Sound Energy, urged Council to approve their franchise renewal for providing natural gas to Shoreline.

Pam Cross thinks financing neighborhood parks with philanthropic donations is unrealistic.

Laethan Wene asked about construction near his house on 175th making it very difficult for his residents to get around.

Jocelyne Doyon talked about construction of apartments around 175th and 15th and the impact on street parking. She wanted to know about zoning. (Staff met with her after public comments.)

[Editor's note: When the Arabella I was built at 15th NE and NE 180th the construction had to include sufficient parking, but owners were able to charge tenants extra to park there. Many tenants chose to park on the street, creating ongoing neighborhood problems. Codes have since been changed so that current apartments have to include parking in the rental price.]

The Agenda and the Consent Calendar were approved unanimously. 


8(a) Adopting Ordinance No. 859 – Establishing a New Chapter, SMC Chapter 5.25 Filming Regulations and Amending SMC Chapter 3.01 (City Manager's Office)

Council discussed proposed Ordinance No. 859 on June 10, 2019 and asked questions of staff. Staff is proposing a streamlined film-industry-specific permitting process with appropriate fees for filmmaking in Shoreline. These new policies and procedures will bring Shoreline into line with other film friendly cities.

Staff report by Nate Daum, Economic Development Program Manager

This discussion was limited to changes since the June 10th meeting. Staff amended the proposed Ordinance per Council’s suggestions: clarified that it applied to public property only; other fees are detailed in the Shoreline Film Manual; added penalty for failing to obtain a permit. Additionally, staff changed “personal use” to "non-commercial use."

The Ordinance, including the amendments, was adopted unanimously.


9(a) Discussing Ordinance No. 866 – Authorizing the Placement of a Ballot Measure on the 2019 General Election Ballot to Authorize a Property Tax Bond Measure for the Community and Aquatics Center.(CAC)  Proposed Ordinance:"

Staff report by Eric Friedli, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services


The ordinance also provides that qualifying senior citizens, disabled persons and disabled veterans are eligible, and can apply to King County, for a deferral or exemption from this tax.

The design has been revised to show how added features might be configured. This is still a concept design so it will be refined if we move forward with this project.

If the project comes in under budget, or if part of the cost is offset by other funds that become available in the future, the ordinance provides flexibility for use of the excess funds.

The School District (SD) is considering contributing $2.43M to the construction of the CAC at their July 15th board meeting. This would be predicated on an 8-lane pool with 500 seats for spectators, preferred scheduling for the School District, no additional fees for 50 years, and the SD will not be responsible for cost overruns. These details have not yet been negotiated. Should the bond measure be reduced by $2.43M? 

Potential language has been prepared for an amendment to add neighborhood park improvements to Richmond Highlands, Bruggers Bog, Hillwood, and Briarcrest (Hamlin Park).

The next steps: continued Council discussion and, if Ordinance is adopted, appointing Pro and Con committees from volunteers for the Voters’ Pamphlet for the November 5, 2019 general election.

Discussion

Councilmember McGlashan asks if there is a gym at the CAC? It isn’t in the concept design. Yes, the exercise/fitness room is on the second floor (the second floor isn’t shown on the slide).

Councilmember Robertson wants to include the neighborhood parks. We need to take advantage of the spaces that we have now to bring them up to the level of service that will attract more people to our community. If we don’t do it now, we will perpetually be in catch-up mode.

Councilmember McGlashan agrees with Councilmember Robertson’s comments. More people use parks than the CAC. Including the parks will appeal to more voters. Also he does not want to remove the SD contribution because it may not ultimately be supported.

Councilmember Chang said that initially she was in favor of limiting this to the CAC because the current pool is inefficient and past its usable life. But the CAC is more than just a pool, it’s a community center. She is now convinced that local parks need to be included. She is supportive of reducing the bond measure by $2.43M. The SD will vote on July 15th so Council has time to change the amount after we know how the SD vote goes.

Councilmember Scully, if voting tonight, would vote against adding parks because he thinks voters should vote on one thing at a time, and the small additional cost to homeowners will still make it more difficult for some people to live. However, he has heard from advocates for Hillwood, and Council talked with the Parks Board tonight, so he wants to think about it some more. 

He doesn’t have a problem removing the $2.43M from the ballot. That sum represents approximately the total rent the SD would be paying if we charged the same rent we charge anyone else for use of the pool. The extra pool lanes, diving depth and seating are needed for this size facility. This is not a joint venture: this is the City providing something that the SD is going to use. He believes the Excess Funds should be used to retire the bond early

Councilmember Roberts says the Excess Funds wording is very similar to the Sidewalk Bond. He thinks it should be up to the future Council and likes the flexibility provided. Historically they have tried to reduce the cost of the bonds. They recently talked about reducing the interest on the bond for City Hall. 

He is cautious about adding parks to the ballot measure because of the additional cost to taxpayers, especially those on a fixed income. And doesn’t agree with the parks selected by staff, except for Bruggers’ Bog and Hillwood. Also, these parks should be funded as initially proposed. He would add trails in addition to these two parks.

Mayor Hall remains deeply concerned about the CAC price tag and the impact on the taxpayers. The project has already been scaled back to make it more financially responsible. He’s very happy the SD is willing to help support this. 

There are other things going on: if the statewide initiative passes and takes away our Transportation Benefit Funding, then we have a massive sidewalks issue again because that’s the money that was going to get us ADA compliant.

He would like to get a consensus on a couple of things. Not a vote, just a consensus to see how it looks.
  • If the SD on 7/15 does approve the $2.43M, would we support reducing the bond by that amount? Is there anyone who would object? No-one objected.
  • What about the parks addition? 
    • Councilmembers are in agreement with adding the parks, with the exception of Councilmember Scully who hasn’t decided yet but is probably in favor of those four parks, because he prefers not to second guess the staff’s selection, and 
  • Councilmember Roberts does not agree to these parks and wants trails which were a higher priority in the report from the Park Funding Advisory Committee, and 
  • Mayor Hall is not comfortable increasing the cost of the bond measure but he might not be comfortable with the total cost anyway. He will support what the Council supports. 

Councilmember Robertson, responding to Councilmember Roberts, referred back to the PROS Plan which took considerably longer than the Park Funding Advisory Committee, was more involved, touched more people. Members went to events, held neighborhood meetings and public open houses which resulted in these parks being priority parks. They are on this list for a reason.

Councilmember McGlashan mentioned that for fixed income/low income residents an exemption from the taxes is available and is included in this ordinance. The City needs to emphasize this.

Mayor Hall said since there is no consensus, this could go either way on July 29th.

Mayor Hall circled back to the excess funds issue. It’s hard to guess what will happen in 20 years or what their priorities will be, so leaving some flexibility to future Councilmembers is a good idea.
  • Councilmember Scully doesn’t see this as an issue that needs to be addressed now.
  • Councilmember McGlashan is comfortable as is since it’s what Council has done in the past. 
  • Councilmember Robertson is agreeable IF the parks are actually included in the bond measure. If not, we’re saying we need this money for the CAC but if there’s any left over we’ll spend it on parks. Which leads her to another point: the title of the bond. If we go with a ballot that does NOT include parks, then we need to strike “parks” and “open space” from the short title because this is misleading. The City attorney agrees. 
  • Councilmember Chang would like some restrictions on the wording. 
No consensus.


9(b) Discussion of the 2018 Annual Traffic Report

Staff Report by Kendra Dedinsky, City Traffic Engineer and Mark Konoske, Police Captain

The Traffic Report is available online. It includes objectives, traffic/transit/pedestrian/bike activity, collision statistics, regional comparisons, injury collisions, pedestrian/bike collisions, other contributing factors, collisions by street classification, and collision location analysis. The data provided allows the police department to target enforcement, and education can focus on things that really improve safety.

There were 522 bus lane violations where drivers fail to turn at the intersection and can potentially collide with oncoming traffic trying to make a left turn.

Councilmember McGlashan noted there were 985 parking violations. Shoreline doesn’t have meters. 
Answer: there are more abandoned vehicles, and more reported vehicles in the neighborhoods with congested parking. This has resulted in more enforcement.

Councilmember Roberts asked: 
  • What is a “significant number” of collisions? Answer: there is no industry standard. The Target Zero Plan is used.
  • He suggested installing some flashing yellow markers around areas like the interurban trail. Drivers might not be prepared for bike traffic. Answer they have grant funding so they will be getting flashing markers for 10 crossings.
  • He thinks separated bike lanes should be considered as we design new roads. Mayor Hall pointed out people want safety but they also want to get quickly to their destination. The State has Target Zero, but we still have a 70mph freeway speed limit. Everything is a trade off. 

There was a spirited discussion of drivers using the bus lanes to bypass traffic on Aurora.

At 8:55pm Council retired to an executive session for 30 minutes. Council is not expected to take final action following the executive session.

Meeting adjourned at 9:26.



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Displaying the flags

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

American flag and Washington state flag
at Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Carl Dinse
In response to the letter regarding the POW/MIA flag, the City of Shoreline follows a schedule for flag displays.

For most of the year, the City only flies two flags – the United States flag and the Washington State flag.

On the dates below, the City flies the National League of Families POW/MIA flag:
  • Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30
  • Former Prisoners of War Day on April 9
  • Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May
  • Memorial Day on the last Monday in May
  • Flag Day on June 14
  • Independence Day on July 4
  • National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day on July 27
  • National POW/MIA Recognition Day third Friday in September
  • Veterans’ Day on November 11
  • Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7

American flag and POW-MIA flag
Photo courtesy Dept of Veterans Affairs

This follows the schedule set by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.

This year, on June 12, the City raised the rainbow flag in recognition of Pride Month.

On July 1, the City will once again fly the Washington State Flag and on July 4 it will raise the POW/MIA flag.

The flagpole was originally closer to City Hall. When the City provided space for the veterans' memorial, the flagpole was moved to the center of the memorial.




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Photos: Bunnies in May

Photo by Wayne Pridemore



Both bunny photos are from May - but they were in my Unfinished Business file (which is voluminous).

The big bunny with the mouth full of foliage was published. He's from Wayne Pridemore's backyard garden.

After she saw the photo, reader Ginger Hayra, Master Native Plant Steward and Community Gardener, sent in this information:

The plant that the rabbit is eating in the picture appears to be the noxious weed: common groundsel
I've been pulling it up along the streets in Innis Arden. Apparently there are not enough rabbits there! : )
PS Kale (and all brassica) buds are quite tasty. Feel free to graze around the edges of Plot #18 at the Sunset Community Garden. But don't tell the rabbits that the purple ones (Kohlrabi) are the best and ever so much better than groundsel!

Baby Bunny
Photo by Mary Igl

But soon after, Ginger Hayra's wish was granted. Mary Igl sent in this photo (previously unpublished) of a cute little bunny in Innis Arden.

So groundsel's days are numbered - at least in Innis Arden!

DKH



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Birdhouse construction with Irons Brothers at Shoreline Arts Festival (at Shoreline Community College) - Saturday and Sunday

Joseph Irons helping kids to build birdhouses at
the 2018 Arts Festival


Once again, Shoreline's Design + Build company Irons Brothers will help kids build cedar birdhouses at their booth at the Shoreline Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday at Shoreline Community College.

2018 Festival


Carpenters from Irons Bros will work with the kids to assemble the free birdhouses. The wood is donated by Dunn Lumber and pre-cut before the event.

A couple of finished houses
Cedar donated by Dunn Lumber


Bring the kids to the booth and we'll provide the tools, materials, and a skilled carpenter to help you build your own birdhouse - on us! (While supplies last).

A matched set

In 2017 IronsBC began sponsoring this local Summer Arts event. With help from our entire team and material donations from Dunn Lumber, we have built over 400 birdhouses with kids! This hands-on experience exposes them to manual arts, working side-by-side with an IBC carpenter to build a home for birds.

The Festival is at Shoreline Community College for the first time. 16101 Greenwood Ave N.



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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire Commissioners meeting July 2 at 4pm



NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has rescheduled the July 2, 2019 Board meeting from 5:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. to accommodate the Department's promotional pinning ceremony.


Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
June 25, 2019



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Section of NE 185th to be narrowed for a week during Sound Transit work



Starting as early as Thursday June 27, 2019 Sound Transit will reduce NE 185th St to a two lane road for approximately a week. 

Sound Transit will be working on setting steel pole foundations for early work construction to relocate existing utilities to construct the guideway for Lynnwood Link Extension. The work involves setting heavy equipment and drilling shafts for steel pole foundations. There will be flaggers on site of the construction work zone to keep traffic moving.

The restricted section will go across the freeway overpass from 5th NE on the west side of I-5 to 5th NE on the east side of I-5. 5th NE on the east of the freeway is already blocked off for the steel pole foundation work on 5th.
  • Sidewalks will be closed with detours at the nearest crosswalks located at 2nd Avenue Northeast and 8th Ave NE.
  • Pedestrians will be assisted by flaggers on site to safely cross through NE 185th St during construction.
  • Flaggers will stop bicyclists with vehicular traffic during construction.
A steel pole will be delivered and staged at the construction work area while crews are setting the foundation for the steel pole.

Crews will draft shafts for steel pole foundation that will cause construction noise and vibration.

King County Metro will provide alerts and updates on affected bus routes. plan your bus route 

Work hours are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Work hours are 9am to 9pm for nights and weekend work if necessary to complete work before July 4th.

Contact us


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Shoreline's Black Lives Matter at School community meeting Thursday

The first community informational meeting for Shoreline's Black Lives Matter at School will take place this Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 7-9pm at Dale Turner YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

This meeting will be used to gather input from Shoreline parents and families. 

Light refreshments will be provided by the YMCA African American Resource Network. 

All are welcome, though the voices of people of color will be centered. Please RSVP here.

The #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool movement erupted in Seattle on October 19, 2017 when thousands of educators, families, and students banded together to demand a world where our schools support our Black families and educators.

This action attracted national news, and the movement spread to cities such as New York, Chicago, Boston, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle, L.A., Detroit, the Bay area, and beyond. This national mobilization was a completely grassroots effort organized by educators and their social justice caucuses.

Email blacklivesmattershoreline@gmail.com with questions.



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Calvin Presbyterian celebrates the start of summer with a block party

Monday Night Live played contra dance music


By Michaela Malone
Photos by Steve  Froebe

Calvin's 3rd Annual Community Block Party was held this past Saturday June 22, 2019. It's our way to celebrate the start of summer.

The event aims to highlight the many groups that use our church facility and community organizations that our church supports such as Bridge Disabilities Ministry, Path from Poverty, and the Backpack for Kids Ministry.

NW Junior Pipe Band played

We were fortunate to be joined by Hillwood Neighborhood Network, Richmond Beach Community Association and Northwest Neighbor Network, and to learn about the many things they have planned over the summer.
Contra dancing to the music of Monday Night Live


There were live musical performances by Northwest Junior Pipe Band, Monday Night Live (Contra Dance music band) and local church member on the dulcimer. 


WA Premier Taekwondo Academy
led by World Taekwondo Champion Master Han


We also had a live demonstration by WA Premier Taekwondo Academy led by World Taekwondo Champion Master Han, and indoor kite flying with the Windless in Shoreline. 


Indoor kite flying with the Windless in Shoreline


The event ended with free pony and horse rides thanks to Seattle Pony Party. We look forward to next year's event, always in June and right after the conclusion of the academic school year.

Pony rides!


For more information on how to get involved email Michaela Malone at blockparty@calvinpc.org



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YMCA expands foster care work with free memberships for kids

“No child chooses to go into foster care,” said Loria Yeadon, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Seattle. “But we can make foster care a better experience for our children who need us most.”

The Y is expanding its foster care services by offering King County kids in foster care free memberships at any of their locations. The Y has 13 branches throughout King County, with a new location opening in Kent this fall.

Shoreline has the Dale Turner YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

This announcement builds upon the Y’s long history of licensing and supporting foster care families.

For over 30 years the Y has offered foster parent training, behavioral health counseling, cultural competency training, and 24-hour crisis consultations.

The Y also combats homelessness, a problem that affects one in three young adults exiting foster care, by offering free case management and housing resources.

Parents who choose to foster through the Y receive free memberships, child care during workouts, access to Parents Night Out program, weight loss and disease prevention programs and so much more. The Y offers income based pricing so that no family is ever turned away.

“Two years ago we celebrated 30 years as a licensed child placing agency. We’ve learned a lot about the best ways to build our foster care community and provide support for foster families. Offering free memberships ensures all kids and families have the resources and opportunities for healthy, thriving lives,” explained Yeadon. 
“Further we are always looking for partners who can help us do even more.”
Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline
Photo courtesy YMCA


Learn how you can support the Y's foster care program and details about a foster care membership online.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is the Northwest’s leading nonprofit organization strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1876, the Y reaches more than 253,000 people of all backgrounds, abilities and financial circumstances annually through 13 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites throughout King and south Snohomish counties. It nurtures more than 142,000 kids and teens to develop their gifts and give back to our community and engages thousands of volunteers who contribute hundreds of thousands of service hours each year.

About the Y’s Foster Care Program
The YMCA of Greater Seattle has been a licensed child placing agency for over 30 years, providing holistic support to youth in foster care and their foster families. The Y also provides services for youth aging out of foster care, helping them with the transition into adulthood through case management support to find housing, graduate from school, and secure employment. In 2018, 504 youth and young adults were served through the Y’s foster care program.



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Letter to the Editor: What does the POW/MIA flag symbolize?

To the Editor: 

As a Vietnam Era Veteran, I was Most Disturbed to observe the removal of the POW/MIA Flag at the “Shoreline ‘VETERANS’ Recognition Plaza” and having been replaced with the LGBT Rainbow Flag.

The POW/MIA flag was created for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia and officially recognized by the United States Congress in conjunction with the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue, "as the symbol of our Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation."

Below the Silhouette on the POW/MIA Flag are the words:
“YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN”

By the City of Shoreline choosing to remove the POW/MIA Flag, does in fact represent “YOU ARE FORGOTTEN!”

The “Shoreline ‘VETERANS’ Recognition Plaza” was created by a number of dedicated VETERANS from many conflicts dating back to World War II. Furthermore, the number of inscribed Bricks in place, at the Plaza, cover VETERANS dating back to 1864. Additionally, this is not about Personal Identity but about Remembering and Honoring those who Served and Sacrificed.

As Veterans, we would like to see the POW/MIA Flag restored before the close of business on Wednesday, 26 June 2019.

Richard B. White, Past Commander
Doug Sanders, Past 1st Commander
Earl Thompson, Finance Officer and Adjutant
Larry D. Fischer, Commander
All of the above are Active Members of The American Legion, Shoreline


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Live and Local for Saturday June 29, 2019

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Red House at Grinders

There's a lot of live and local music to choose from each weekend. Most venues have food, some have dancing. Most have a cover charge and require reservations. All have great local bands and entertainment!

This Saturday, June 29, 2019 here's what's happening:

DARRELL'S TAVERN

The Shivering Denizens, Wildcat Rose, the Rainieros 9pm – 1am.
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N. 206-542-6688.

Heavy rock metal and punk bands at Shoreline's own Dive Bar. Live music, vintage decor, pizza, tacos, hotdogs, and free pool.

EASY MONKEY TAPHOUSE

Mark DuFresne Band 8 - 10:30pm. $7 cover.
Easy Monkey Taphouse, 17537 15th Ave NE B. 206-420-1326.

Since reforming in 2016 with founding guitarist, Billy Stapleton, this current version of the Mark Dufresne Band has been wowing audiences in the Pacific Northwest. With Grammy nominated Mark Dufresne at the helm with his 3-octave tenor voice, and his championship harmonica playing at full force, Mark’s powerhouse skills are sure to captivate and entertain. A dynamic singer and showman, Dufresne’s original rhythm and blues songs and instrumentals shine in the hands of this talented quartet.

THIRD PLACE COMMONS

Joe Cook Band 7:30 - 9:30pm FREE and family friendly.
Third Place Commons Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Minneapolis bluesman Joe T. Cook and his Band perform high energy, old school Chicago and Texas roadhouse blues. The band also presents a big dose of swing for dancing.

GRINDERS

Red House  8 - 10-10:30pm $10 cover
Grinders Italian Restaurant 19811 Aurora Ave N
Reservations highly recommended; 206-542-0627 GrindersNW@gmail.com

Red House is returning to Grinders Hot Sands -- the Home of Delicious Sandwiches. We always enjoy playing there. We added some new tunes and we’re ready to rip! It's an intimate setting with a lot of audience interaction, plus the food is the bomb!

NORTH CITY BISTRO

Trish, Hans, and Phil - $12 Cover 8 - 10:30pm

Trish Hatley captivates and enchants her listeners with her soaring vocals and effervescent style. Whenever Trish performs, her unique sense of phrasing and drama absolutely fascinates all assembled. Known for bringing to the Northwest first-class music programs, Trish has been an active part of the Northwest music scene by "makin' it happen!" 

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, Call 206-365-4447 or go to website and fill out the simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the show. Then buy your tickets here.

AURORA BOREALIS

Aurora Borealis Presents: Jukebox - Live Band Karaoke - no cover - 9pm
The Aurora Borealis 16708 Aurora Ave N, 206-629-5744.  21+

Comprised of professional musicians in the local scene for years, JukeBox offers a wide selection of material to choose from, great sounding equipment, on-screen lyrics just like a karaoke bar... except that patrons, clients, friends and family transform into lead singing stars of the show backed by a grooving, entertaining live band.



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Photo: "The nerve of some sparrows!" huffed Dougie the Douglas' Squirrel...

Photo by Gloria Z. Nagler


 ..."trying to cadge food from a Squirrel Feeder!"



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Children's Advocate Joe Cunningham running for Shoreline School Board

20 year education and disability advocate
Joe Cunningham is running for school board

Local children’s advocate Joe Cunningham is running for an open seat on the Shoreline School Board, after years of successfully leading advocacy efforts passing legislation and serving as a statewide leader of Arc of King County, (a longtime national organization for intellectual and developmental disabilities) and holding many leadership positions with the Children’s Campaign Fund. 

Joe has filed for the open seat (Position 5) created by Dick Potter leaving the Board after his term ends this November.

“I’m a 20-year resident of the Briarcrest neighborhood in Shoreline, and my involvement in education and the community runs deep. My father was a School Superintendent, Coach, Special Education teacher, and Federal Teachers Union President and my Mom taught music in schools as I spent a fourth of my childhood being raised on Native American reservations and Central America. I am raising my two children in Shoreline, and they are and have all attended Shoreline Public Schools,” Joe said.

“As a parent of a child who experiences a developmental disability, I have professional and personal expertise in special education, which is especially important now as the Legislature has just passed a history-making $25.2 million to address our special education needs which have frustrated parents for such a long time,” Joe said. 

He’s networked with Dads across the state as a member of Washington State Fathers Network, as well as Member of Governor’s Committee on Employment and Disabilities. “

As a Shoreline School Director, Joe said he will work with school staff to make sure all students achieve at the highest levels. 

“I will work to steward voter passed resources for our schools – ensuring funds directed to ensuring recruiting and maintaining quality teachers, including hiring more teachers of color, and ensuring that maximum dollars raised for schools go toward educating students,” he said. 

With a background in equity and social justice policies, Joe will work to ensure Shoreline schools are using principles of equity in all policy decisions. He is committed to serve as a bridge with teachers, parents and administrators to work collaboratively to strengthen “our extraordinary Shoreline Public Schools.”



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Hunger Intervention Program’s Summer Eats 2019 and the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park

HIP kid
Photo courtesy HIP
Summer Lunch Program begins June 26, 2019

For many families with kids and teens, who rely on free and reduced lunches during the school year, the summer presents a major problem as they are left without access to this resource.

This is where Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) and other summer meal providers step in. 

HIP’s Summer Meals for Kids provides freshly made, nutritious lunches from the HIP kitchen at kid-friendly locations around the north Seattle community. 

HIP partners with other community organizations to offer activities at meal sites to encourage participation all summer long.

Benefits
  • With access to a daily meal, families can stretch their food budgets.
  • Kids can also engage in summer reading, games, and crafts.

HIP serves kids and teens
For more information about the program or for ways to get involved, contact Emily at Emily@hungerintervention.org

In partnership with HIP, and as part of our Homeless Youth Project, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park will be providing free gift certificates from McDonalds and Subway to any youth 14-17 years old who may need an extra meal. 

Certificates will be available at the Shoreline lunch sites noted below.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, please visit our website.

HIP Summer Lunch Sites in Shoreline:

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St. Shoreline 98155
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, June 26 through August 27, Monday through Friday

Paramount School Park 15300 8th Ave. NE, Shoreline 98155
Lunch: 12:30 – 2:00 pm, June 26 through August 27, Monday through Friday




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Myles Gaskin football camp for K-8 - Saturday June 29


Myles Gaskin Football Camp June 29, 2019, 11am - 2pm for grades K-8
Shoreline Stadium 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

Register online - camp is free



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2019 Statewide Trout Derby includes Echo Lake in Shoreline

Fishing at Echo Lake
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Echo Lake is one of the lakes that is stocked with fish annually. Fishermen are regularly seen at the lake.

There is also a tree that is an annual nesting site for cormorants. They appreciate the state for stocking the lake.

If you can get there before the cormorants do, there is a trout fishing derby going on until October 31, 2019 in participating derby lakes.



The 2019 Statewide Trout Fishing Derby

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Statewide Trout Fishing Derby which kicks off on April 27 and runs through October 31, 2019.

The derby is open to anyone with a valid Washington fishing license; youth age 14 and younger do not need a license. There is no registration or entry fee required.

Over 1,000 rainbow trout will be tagged and put into more than 100 lakes statewide, so you won't have to travel far to take part in the fun. Any angler who catches a derby tagged fish will win a prize -- It's that simple!

How to catch fish and win a prize:

1. Buy your fishing license, and go fishing at a participating derby lake - like Echo Lake

2. Catch a rainbow trout that has a blue tag

3. Call the phone number listed on the tag to find out what you've won and where to claim your prize

4. Snap a photo of your winning fish or prize and use #watroutderby on social media

Learn more here




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‘Operation Dry Water’ targets boating under the influence July 5-7

Operation Dry Water logo (Washington)
State Parks Boating Program reminds boaters to stay sober while boating

The Washington State Parks Boating Program, safety advocates and law enforcement agencies are asking boaters to help keep everyone safe on the water by not consuming alcohol or marijuana while when operating a boat or paddlecraft.

As boaters prepare for the Fourth of July holiday, law enforcement agencies are preparing for Operation Dry Water — a nationally coordinated effort that focuses on boating-under-the-influence (BUI) awareness and enforcement. 


Boaters will notice an increase in patrols across Washington from July 5 through 7, as federal, state and local marine law enforcement will intensify efforts to detect and remove dangerous and impaired boaters from the waterways.

“Every year we see boating accidents and tragedies that could have been avoided by staying sober,” said Rob Sendak, State Parks Boating Law Administrator. 
“Boaters have a choice to choose safety first, and stay sober. At a minimum, they should designate a sober skipper.”

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, boating under the influence is the leading-known factor in fatal recreational boating accidents.

In Washington state, it is illegal to use any substance that impairs a person’s ability to operate a boat. The law applies to all boats, including kayaks, canoes, rowboats and inflatable fishing rafts. 

State law allows law enforcement officers to require suspected intoxicated boaters to submit to a breath or blood test. Refusing to submit to a test is a civil infraction with a maximum fine of $2,050. 

The penalty for operating a boat under the influence is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and 364 days in jail. Additionally, a BUI is considered a prior offense if there are later convictions for driving under the influence (DUI).

Boaters can learn more about BUI laws in Washington State and about the risks of boating under the influence by visiting boatsober.org.

Follow social media #NeverBUI, #opdrywater, #operationdrywater, #BoatSafeBoatSober, #BoatSober #designatedskipper

Operation Dry Water is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol-and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities. 

As part of the campaign, emphasis patrols are conducted annually near the Fourth of July, a holiday known for increased boating activities and use of alcohol, during which law enforcement sees an increase in the number of boating accidents and fatalities. 

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) coordinates Operation Dry Water in partnership with the Coast Guard, safety educators and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission administers the state’s Boating Program, which provides leadership in recreational boating safety and environmental education and outreach. 

The goal of the program is to reduce accidents and fatalities, increase stewardship of Washington waterways, and keep recreational boating a safe, accessible and enjoyable pastime.




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Saturday afternoon town hall with 32nd LD legislators

From left: Rep. Cindy Ryu, Rep. Lauren Davis
and Sen. Jesse Salomon


Senator Jesse Salomon and Representatives Lauren Davis and Cindy Ryu
will be holding a post-session town hall on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline. The event will take place in the Council Chambers. 

The legislators will discuss the budget and policy results of the legislative session which ended April 28th. A moderator will take written questions from the audience then present them to the legislators.



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Tales of Montana's pioneer Kempton Ranch at Third Place Books

Authors at Third Place Books this week showcase murder in Tacoma, a family history in Montana, and the story of the church across the street.

Come to the Den at Third Place Books in Town Center Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Hear the authors read from their books - and if you buy the book there you can get it autographed!


206-366-3333 to order books or ask questions.

Tuesday, June 25 at 7pm
Trudy Kempton Dana
The Kemptons: Adventures of a Montana Ranch Family, 1880-1964

In its day, the Kempton Ranch in Montana was one of the largest horse and cattle operations in the West, selling mounts to armies and royalty alike.

Trudy Kempton Dana mines her family's lore for stories to reveal a family of rare vision, grit, and integrity.

Meet Joseph Kempton, a whaling ship captain and early Colorado pioneer; JB Kempton, the first to ship cattle on the Northern Pacific rails; and his son Berney, a trick roper with Doc Carver's Wild West Show, a hotelier, and a friend to British earls and U.S. presidents. 

Friday, June 28 at 6pm
Elena Louise Richmond
Advancing the Retreat

April March wants nothing more than to be left alone, but her husband has joined the church across the street, and April gets pulled into the mischief of the congregation.

The minister's wife has a secret; the minister has a different secret. Meanwhile there's a squirrel loose in the church, a loan to pay off, and a sacrilegious calendar. Everyone pulls together—just barely—for Christmas. Then something happens that cracks façades, and lets the essence of life shine through.

Saturday, June 29 at 6pm
Brian O’Neill
City of Destiny

City of Destiny follows the tumultuous life of police sergeant Michael Cassidy and his longtime friend, Lieutenant Nate Orlando.

When a woman comes between the friends, and the bloodiest gang war that Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has seen in decades erupts on their watch, everything changes.




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Summer Shorts for Seniors - History of Asian Culture in Puget Sound


The Shoreline Library and the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center have teamed up to offer short readings on a variety of topics of local history.

Come to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center this summer on the 1st Friday of the month, and settle in to listen to excerpts from short stories and nonfiction pieces focused on local history.

In July, hear readings on the History of Asian Culture in Puget Sound Area.

Friday, July 5, 2019 at 1pm – 2pm

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155




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Conversation with Timothy Lee – Co-Founder of the Shoreline Royals Baseball Program

Coach Tim volunteered to help Shoreline Little League with a skills clinic.
Photo Courtesy of Shoreline Little League

Nicole Schultz, President, Shoreline Little League, sat down with Coach Timothy Lee to ask a few questions

 
Q: Can you give a brief background of who you are and why you started the Royals?

A: I graduated from Shorecrest in 2011 and the UW 2015 and was lucky enough to be an assistant coach at Shorewood School while I was finishing my senior year at the UW. I wanted to find a way to give back to Shoreline while an opportunity to coach a bunch of 12 year olds happened and it evolved from there. The east side of Shoreline never had a “select” baseball program so Brian Hamshaw (then President of North King County Little League) and myself merged our teams to create the Shoreline Royals.

Q: What’s the end-goal?

A: The Royals were built to fill a void in this area of Shoreline. To give an opportunity to play competitive travel baseball at an affordable price. We are able to keep our costs 2-3x lower than anyone else because we are entirely volunteer based – from our back-end admin to our coaches, myself and Brian included.

Q: Besides the pricing – how else are you different from anyone else?
A: I think because our coaches are volunteers, they are doing it for the right reasons. Other coaches do it because it is their job but with our coaches and myself in particular, our hearts are in this for the kids. We also have this family-feel to the program where every player in our program knows every coach and player. For example, we have all our catchers work with Mark Green, a former-professional baseball catcher for the Mariners so they all learn the same concepts and they do it together – whether they are 11 or 17 years old.

Q: How successful has it been?

A: The program has grown and we get more interest from families outside of Shoreline every year to play with us. I am really proud of our retention rate of players being over 90% in the entire program, meaning our kids who are Royals want to continue being Royals. They are having fun here and enjoy the high quality coaching that we provide. But we also win a few tournaments here and there too.

Q: How many teams do you anticipate on having next year?

A: Six teams; it is surreal to think we started this with just one team and we’ve grown this much and this quickly. Hopefully we can fill a 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u and 18u team next year.

Q: Are you connected with Shoreline Little League?

A: The Royals are not directly affiliated but the majority of our players play for both the little league and Royals. We’re absolutely supportive of them and we often partner with them on coaching clinics or skills clinics. We have the exact same mission of providing high quality baseball to kids in the area.

Q: Why is baseball so important to you?

A: When I was 12 years old, I told my mom I was done with baseball because I just was not having fun anymore. She convinced me to play one more year of little league and that was when Brian Hamshaw coached me for the first time. I fell back in love with the game and then played another four years at Shorecrest. I’m not sure if I’d be where I am today without the experiences and the people I have met through baseball.

Q: If someone is interested in the Royals – how do they join or get more information?

A: Our website has all of that information. We have tryout dates posted already and they can sign up online.



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Pub to Pub run Tuesday night - Edmonds to Ridgecrest

Monday, June 24, 2019


Join the Richmond Beach - Edmonds running club Tuesday night, June 24, 2019 for the first Pub2Pub run of the year - a run from Salish Sea Brewing Co. to Ridgecrest Public House in Shoreline. We'll leave from Salish at 6:03pm and follow this route:
  • Salish Sea Brewing 518 Dayton St #104, Edmonds 98020
  • Leave Salish to 6th; R on 6th (road Ts)
  • L on Walnut, R on 6th (Ts); L on Pine; R on A Ave (Ts)
  • L on Elm (Ts); R on 8th (Ts); L on 15th (Ts)
  • R on 100th; 100th becomes Firdale, becomes 244th, becomes 205th; run up the hill
  • R on Fremont; L on 200th (behind Costco)
  • R on Ashworth; L on 199th (water stop - thanks, Betty!); R on Meridian
  • L on 175th; R on 5th; L on 165th to Ridgecrest - finish! 6.5 miles total.
  • Ridgecrest Public House, 520 NE 165th St, Shoreline 98155

There will be a water stop along the route, but you may want to run with some extra water with you. 

Also, there are plenty of neighborhood routes near Ridgecrest if you're not up for the Pub2Pub mileage  - please join us after running either way. Thanks to fellow runner and Ridgecrest owner Megan for hosting us for this special summer run!

All Social Runs begin at 6:03pm - rain, shine or summer heat. After the run, stick around Ridgecrest for some conversation and a pint or two. All paces, experience levels, and beer preferences (even root beer) are invited and welcome.




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Free lunch on board a cruise ship

Ruby Princess
Photo courtesy CruiseMapper
Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Lake Forest Park invites you to register by July 1st for a tour of the Ruby Princess, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10am at Pier 91 on the Seattle waterfront.. 

Lunch will be served on board. 

There is no charge for the tour or lunch. 

Parking at the Pier will be approximately $15.

The Ruby Princess sails round trip from Seattle to ports in Alaska every Saturday through September 7. 

Please call 206-347-8777 to register (21 and over).


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Illegal marijuana grow house discovered in Lake Forest Park

Illegal grow house in LFP
Photo courtesy LFP Police


The Lake Forest Park Police Department recently received complaints regarding a home in the Hillside neighborhood that was suspected to be operating as an illegal marijuana grow house.

The residence was in the 2800 block of Meadow Place in Lake Forest Park. The initial investigation showed the high use of electricity, strong odor of green growing marijuana, and unusual activity. As the detectives continued their investigation, they found related history of another growing operation investigated in 2008 by Lake Forest Park Police.

Lake Forest Park Police obtained search warrants and with the assistance of the Northsound Metro SWAT and the Major Crimes Task Force through the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA), they served the warrant on Monday morning, June 24, 2019.

As a result, detectives confirmed the home was solely being used to illegally cultivate marijuana. All three levels of the home were being used for various stages of growing. They seized over 350 marijuana plants.

The home was vacant at the time and detectives are continuing their investigation. The homeowner did not have a license through the State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) and did not have a Medical Marijuana Cooperative license.

These illegal activities embedded in our neighborhoods pose a risk to families and children. The Lake Forest Park Police Department will continue to partner with our community members in order to help solve these problems and enhance neighborhood livability.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Sergeant Ross Adams at 206-364-8216 or radams@cityoflfp.com or Detective Troxell at 206-957-2860 atroxell@cityoflfp.com while referencing incident number 2019-05815.

More information on Marijuana Regulation in Washington State here


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